A man who tried to steal money from an Abu Dhabi resident in a phone scam, claiming that it was a debt owed by the latter’s late father, has been sentenced to two months in jail. The Abu Dhabi …
UAE: Dh3,000 fine for dirty cars in new crackdown
Abu Dhabi is ramping up its crackdown on dirty cars that have been abandoned on streets.Motorists will be fined Dh3,000 and their vehicles seized, if they are found to have left their cars in public …
UAE hospital group NMC begins process to exit administration
UAE hospital operator NMC said on Wednesday its companies will begin the process of exiting the administration process in Abu Dhabi, as it posted strong first-half revenue.
UAE: Health department issues new scammer alert
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health has asked residents to be on the alert for scammers and to avoid sharing their private banking information with unknown people.The advisory came in the wake of a …
FDA allows emergency use of donated UAE-made COVID-19 vaccines
The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for the donated Hayat-Vax COVID-19 vaccines, which are essentially Sinopharm shots but were produced in the United Arab Emirates.
Crypto exchange Coinbase trading volumes jump over 1,500%
Coinbase Global Inc reported a more than 1,500% jump in quarterly trading volumes on Tuesday, as the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange consolidated its huge expansion at the start of this year and a surge …
GCC’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery on track with UAE, Saudi in forefront
UAE’s recovery is supported by high oil price, vaccination rate and structural reforms Dubai: The UAE and Saudi Arabia are leading the post-pandemic economic recovery of the GCC, according to …
UAE: Lawyers hail new 24×7 ‘virtual pleading’ initiative
Lawyers have hailed the UAE’s new ‘virtual pleading’ initiative, as it would ease court procedures, expedite hearings and lead to speedier dispensation of justice.The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) on …
Hijri New Year in UAE: No toll charge, free public parking announced in 3 emirates during holiday
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi has announced that surface public parking spaces will be free of charge during the Hijri New Year …
Dubai’s busy airport sees passenger traffic decline 40% in 2021
There are signs of looming uncertainty, with the airport yet to to hire back any of the 5,000 employees it furloughed during the devastation of the pandemic last year.
Dubai is building an art collection — without buying any art
Positioned between Africa, Europe and Asia, Dubai is open to artistic and cultural influences from around the world. This has led to a vibrant, emerging local arts scene. Until recently, this scene …
Dubai: Father to face trial for not getting ID, documents for girl
A father in Dubai faces trial for failing to obtain identity documents for his daughter. The girl was not enrolled in a school as she did not have the necessary documents.The Dubai Public Prosecution …
Dubai airport passenger volumes slump 40pc in first half of 2021
DUBAI: Dubai International Airport reported Wednesday a 41 percent drop in traffic in the first half of 2021, but said it anticipates “robust growth” after the easing of travel restrictions. The …
Emirates to offer a complimentary Expo Pass if you fly to Dubai
Emirates, the Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, has launched an exclusive offer for customers to experience the excitement of the World …
UAE’s Sarwa to Develop Crypto and Trade Products After $15M Funding
It will be using the fresh capital to further stoke its growth, expand its market position, grow its team, and launch numerous new products.
Covid-19 in Abu Dhabi: Entry for only vaccinated people at public places from August 20
Taking to social media on Tuesday, the committee said that there is less than 10 days to go before entry to some public places in Abu Dhabi is allowed only for those vaccinated. The decision is in …
UAE Travel Update: 12 days quarantine mandatory for Indians landing in Abu Dhabi
Authorities in the UAE have issued fresh guidelines for residents travelling from India to Abu Dhabi. The authorities said that 12 days quarantine is must for Indians arriving in Abu Dhabi provided …